Receiving & Distribution Lead

Title: Receiving & Distribution Lead
Location: 1954 Williams St, San Leandro, CA 94577
Pay: $25–$30/hour
Employment: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
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At Party Teller, we believe every celebration deserves to be unforgettable.

We are a fast-growing specialty retailer offering Halloween merchandise, holiday décor, party supplies, balloons, gifts, and seasonal products that help our customers create memorable moments year-round.

As Party Teller continues to expand its retail footprint, we are looking for an experienced and hands-on Warehouse Lead to lead our San Leandro warehouse operations and support our growing network of retail stores.

The Warehouse Manager will be responsible for receiving, inventory control, storage, order fulfillment, store replenishment, shipping, warehouse safety, and team leadership. This role will work closely with Supply Chain, Store Operations, and other corporate teams to ensure products move accurately and efficiently from the warehouse to our stores.

• Lead and manage all day-to-day warehouse operations, including receiving, unloading, put-away, storage, picking, packing, staging, shipping, and store replenishment.
• Ensure merchandise is received, processed, stored, and distributed accurately and efficiently.
• Establish and maintain organized warehouse layouts and clearly defined storage locations.
• Ensure products are properly labeled, stored, and handled to minimize damage and loss.
• Maintain a clean, safe, efficient, and well-organized warehouse environment.
• Develop and improve warehouse SOPs, workflows, and operational processes.
• Ensure daily operational priorities are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Oversee inbound shipments from domestic and international suppliers.
• Verify incoming merchandise against purchase orders, packing lists, and receiving documentation.
• Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies, shortages, damages, and inventory issues.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within company systems.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory counts and investigate inventory variances.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and implement corrective actions when discrepancies occur.
• Maintain strong inventory controls to reduce shrink, loss, and product damage.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Store Operations to ensure appropriate inventory availability for each store.

• Coordinate product replenishment and transfers between the warehouse and Party Teller retail locations.
• Prioritize store orders based on inventory levels, sales needs, seasonal demand, promotions, and Grand Opening schedules.
• Ensure store shipments are picked, packed, labeled, staged, and shipped accurately and on time.
• Work closely with Store Managers to resolve inventory, delivery, and replenishment issues.
• Support urgent product transfers and seasonal inventory needs.

• Recruit, train, coach, schedule, and supervise warehouse associates.
• Establish clear productivity, accuracy, attendance, safety, and performance expectations.
• Assign daily responsibilities and monitor employee productivity.
• Conduct regular team meetings and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adequate staffing based on receiving schedules, shipment volume, and business needs.
• Support employee performance management and development.

• Monitor warehouse labor productivity and staffing levels.
• Manage labor hours and overtime while maintaining operational performance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary handling, transportation, storage, and operating costs.
• Track key warehouse performance indicators and develop action plans when targets are not met.
• Partner with management to improve warehouse efficiency and control operating expenses.

The Warehouse Manager will monitor and improve key operational metrics, including:

• Inventory Accuracy
• Receiving Accuracy
• Order / Picking Accuracy
• On-Time Store Shipments
• Receiving and Processing Time
• Order Fulfillment Time
• Labor Productivity
• Damage Rate
• Shrink /…